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Dr. Nic Minter is an Associate Professor in Analytical and Experimental Palaeontology at the University of Portsmouth, affiliated with the School of the Environment and Life Sciences and the Department of Environmental Geography and Geosciences. He is a PhD supervisor and leads research at the intersection of palaeontology, sedimentology, and behavioural ecology, focusing on organism-substrate interactions to understand ecosystem evolution across geological time. His work addresses major events such as the Cambrian explosion, mass extinctions, and terrestrial colonization.
- Research Interests: Co-evolution of life and Earth systems, organism-sediment interactions, Cambrian explosion, bioturbation, and palaeoenvironmental analysis.
- Field Studies: Extensive work in globally significant sites like the Burgess Shale (Canada), Permian Robledo Mountains (New Mexico), and Cretaceous Dinosaur Coast (Korea).
- Publications: Over 45 peer-reviewed articles, including high-impact studies in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and Current Biology.
- Awards: Holder of 4 scientific prizes (specific names not listed).
- Advising & Grants: Supervises PhD students and leads projects in palaeontology and experimental ichnology.
- Labs/Teams: Collaborates with global networks, contributing to institutions like the Institute of the Earth and Environment.
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